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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.62, 188.29 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.62, 188.29 and 124.99 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.62 : 188.29 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.62/188.29 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.62x = 188.29 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.62x = 23,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,534.37/136.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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