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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 186.88 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 186.88 and 124.96 is: 172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 186.88 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/186.88 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 186.88 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 23,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352.52/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.52

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