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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 202.08 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 202.08 and 124.56 is: 185.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 202.08 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/202.08 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 202.08 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 25,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171.08/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.77

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