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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 203.90 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 203.90 and 122.94 is: 183.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 203.90 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/203.90 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 203.90 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 25,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067.77/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.36

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