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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 204.52 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 204.52 and 123.44 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 204.52 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/204.52 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 204.52 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 25,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,245.95/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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