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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 200.88 and 124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 200.88 and 124.70 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 200.88 = 124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/200.88 = 124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 200.88 × 124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 25,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.74/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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