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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.02 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.02 and 124.92 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.02 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.02 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.02 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 25,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611.10/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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