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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 202.64 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 202.64 and 124.29 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 202.64 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/202.64 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 202.64 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 25,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,185.50/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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