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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.27, 201.54 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.27, 201.54 and 124.74 is: 187.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.27 : 201.54 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.27/201.54 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.27x = 201.54 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.27x = 25,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.10/134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.24

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