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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 203.04 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 203.04 and 124.56 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 203.04 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/203.04 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 203.04 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 25,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290.66/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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