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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 201.35 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 201.35 and 124.86 is: 186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 201.35 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/201.35 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 201.35 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 25,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,140.87/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.38

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