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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 186.00 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 186.00 and 124.84 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 186.00 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/186.00 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 186.00 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 23,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220.00/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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