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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 204.66 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 204.66 and 123.48 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 204.66 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/204.66 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 204.66 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 25,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,271.42/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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