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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 200.98 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 200.98 and 124.61 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 200.98 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/200.98 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 200.98 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 25,044.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044.12/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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