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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 186.08 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 186.08 and 124.08 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 186.08 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/186.08 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 186.08 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 23,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088.81/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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