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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.13, 204.66 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.13, 204.66 and 124.74 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.13 : 204.66 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.13/204.66 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.13x = 204.66 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.13x = 25,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529.29/136.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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