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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.04, 202.74 and 124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.04, 202.74 and 124.30 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.04 : 202.74 = 124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.04/202.74 = 124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.04x = 202.74 × 124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.04x = 25,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,200.58/135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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