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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.60, 187.02 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.60, 187.02 and 124.44 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.60 : 187.02 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.60/187.02 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.60x = 187.02 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.60x = 23,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,272.77/135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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