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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.40 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.40 and 124.14 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.40 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.40 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.40 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 25,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001.49/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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