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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.73, 188.53 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.73, 188.53 and 123.77 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.73 : 188.53 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.73/188.53 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.73x = 188.53 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.73x = 23,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,332.80/136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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