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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.94, 205.10 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.94, 205.10 and 124.68 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.94 : 205.10 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.94/205.10 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.94x = 205.10 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.94x = 25,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,572.18/136.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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