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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 186.11 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 186.11 and 124.89 is: 172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 186.11 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/186.11 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 186.11 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 23,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244.09/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.23

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