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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.80, 205.47 and 124.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.80, 205.47 and 124.11 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.80 : 205.47 = 124.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.80/205.47 = 124.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.80x = 205.47 × 124.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.80x = 25,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,500.88/136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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