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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.41, 200.49 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.41, 200.49 and 124.64 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.41 : 200.49 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.41/200.49 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.41x = 200.49 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.41x = 24,988.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,988.07/133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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