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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.74, 206.02 and 123.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.74, 206.02 and 123.91 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.74 : 206.02 = 123.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.74/206.02 = 123.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.74x = 206.02 × 123.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.74x = 25,527.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,527.94/136.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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