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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.55, 204.42 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.55, 204.42 and 123.50 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.55 : 204.42 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.55/204.42 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.55x = 204.42 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.55x = 25,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244.85/136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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