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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 202.59 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 202.59 and 124.88 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 202.59 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/202.59 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 202.59 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 25,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,298.81/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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