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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.56, 200.39 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.56, 200.39 and 124.12 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.56 : 200.39 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.56/200.39 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.56x = 200.39 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.56x = 24,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,872.41/134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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