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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.48, 206.12 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.48, 206.12 and 123.08 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.48 : 206.12 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.48/206.12 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.48x = 206.12 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.48x = 25,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368.53/137.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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