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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.59, 203.76 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.59, 203.76 and 124.80 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.59 : 203.76 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.59/203.76 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.59x = 203.76 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.59x = 25,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,429.25/136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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