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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 189.12 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 189.12 and 123.12 is: 169.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 189.12 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/189.12 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 189.12 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 23,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284.45/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.98

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