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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 201.84 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 201.84 and 124.38 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 201.84 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/201.84 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 201.84 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 25,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,104.86/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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