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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.33, 186.48 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.33, 186.48 and 124.53 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.33 : 186.48 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.33/186.48 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.33x = 186.48 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.33x = 23,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222.35/135.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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