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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.22, 188.06 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.22, 188.06 and 124.47 is: 171.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.22 : 188.06 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.22/188.06 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.22x = 188.06 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.22x = 23,407.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407.21/136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.84

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