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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 205.67 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 205.67 and 123.35 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 205.67 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/205.67 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 205.67 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 25,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368.67/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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