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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.42, 203.31 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.42, 203.31 and 124.68 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.42 : 203.31 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.42/203.31 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.42x = 203.31 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.42x = 25,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,348.69/135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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