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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 188.73 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 188.73 and 123.48 is: 170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 188.73 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/188.73 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 188.73 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 23,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,304.38/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.43

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