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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 185.50 and 124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 185.50 and 124.90 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 185.50 = 124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/185.50 = 124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 185.50 × 124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 23,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168.64/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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