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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.72, 204.13 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.72, 204.13 and 123.97 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.72 : 204.13 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.72/204.13 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.72x = 204.13 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.72x = 25,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,306.00/136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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