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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.05, 188.06 and 124.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.05, 188.06 and 124.68 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.05 : 188.06 = 124.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.05/188.06 = 124.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.05x = 188.06 × 124.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.05x = 23,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,446.38/137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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