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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.71, 190.07 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.71, 190.07 and 123.13 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.71 : 190.07 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.71/190.07 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.71x = 190.07 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.71x = 23,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.32/137.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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