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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.65, 203.40 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.65, 203.40 and 124.94 is: 187.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.65 : 203.40 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.65/203.40 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.65x = 203.40 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.65x = 25,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,413.30/135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.34

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