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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 199.62 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 199.62 and 124.80 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 199.62 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/199.62 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 199.62 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 24,912.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,912.58/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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