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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 187.60 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 187.60 and 124.99 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 187.60 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/187.60 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 187.60 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 23,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448.12/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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