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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.08, 205.01 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.08, 205.01 and 124.32 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.08 : 205.01 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.08/205.01 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.08x = 205.01 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.08x = 25,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,486.84/137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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