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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 202.76 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 202.76 and 124.42 is: 185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 202.76 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/202.76 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 202.76 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 25,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,227.40/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.55

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