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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.82, 204.32 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.82, 204.32 and 123.06 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.82 : 204.32 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.82/204.32 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.82x = 204.32 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.82x = 25,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143.62/136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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