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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.79, 204.67 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.79, 204.67 and 123.31 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.79 : 204.67 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.79/204.67 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.79x = 204.67 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.79x = 25,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237.86/136.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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