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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 202.82 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 202.82 and 124.39 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 202.82 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/202.82 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 202.82 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 25,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,228.78/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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