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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 203.45 and 124.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 203.45 and 124.55 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 203.45 = 124.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/203.45 = 124.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 203.45 × 124.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 25,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,338.74/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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