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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.34, 189.08 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.34, 189.08 and 123.53 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.34 : 189.08 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.34/189.08 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.34x = 189.08 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.34x = 23,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355.49/137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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