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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.51, 186.74 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.51, 186.74 and 90.56 is: 135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.51 : 186.74 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.51/186.74 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.51x = 186.74 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.51x = 16,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,911.17/124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.82

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