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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 204.68 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 204.68 and 123.54 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 204.68 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/204.68 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 204.68 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 25,286.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,286.17/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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