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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 203.49 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 203.49 and 124.83 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 203.49 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/203.49 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 203.49 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 25,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,401.66/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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