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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 201.44 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 201.44 and 124.12 is: 185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 201.44 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/201.44 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 201.44 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 25,002.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,002.73/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.27

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