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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.09, 204.18 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.09, 204.18 and 124.21 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.09 : 204.18 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.09/204.18 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.09x = 204.18 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.09x = 25,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361.20/136.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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