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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.60, 190.05 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.60, 190.05 and 123.73 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.60 : 190.05 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.60/190.05 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.60x = 190.05 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.60x = 23,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513.95/137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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