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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 201.92 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 201.92 and 124.99 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 201.92 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/201.92 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 201.92 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 25,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,237.98/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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