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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.42, 200.66 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.42, 200.66 and 124.94 is: 186.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.42 : 200.66 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.42/200.66 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.42x = 200.66 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.42x = 25,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,070.46/134.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.51

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