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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.11, 198.63 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.11, 198.63 and 124.56 is: 185.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.11 : 198.63 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.11/198.63 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.11x = 198.63 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.11x = 24,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741.35/133.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.87

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