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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.64, 202.37 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.64, 202.37 and 124.84 is: 186.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.64 : 202.37 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.64/202.37 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.64x = 202.37 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.64x = 25,263.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263.87/135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.26

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