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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.50, 204.48 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.50, 204.48 and 122.46 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.50 : 204.48 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.50/204.48 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.50x = 204.48 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.50x = 25,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040.62/136.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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