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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.33, 200.52 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.33, 200.52 and 124.31 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.33 : 200.52 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.33/200.52 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.33x = 200.52 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.33x = 24,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,925.02/134.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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