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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.55, 189.85 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.55, 189.85 and 123.71 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.55 : 189.85 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.55/189.85 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.55x = 189.85 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.55x = 23,486.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486.34/137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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