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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 203.51 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 203.51 and 124.02 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 203.51 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/203.51 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 203.51 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 25,238.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,238.69/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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