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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 203.49 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 203.49 and 124.80 is: 187.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 203.49 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/203.49 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 203.49 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 25,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,395.55/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.37

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