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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.01, 188.66 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.01, 188.66 and 123.99 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.01 : 188.66 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.01/188.66 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.01x = 188.66 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.01x = 23,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.39/137.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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