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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.10, 204.68 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.10, 204.68 and 124.35 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.10 : 204.68 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.10/204.68 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.10x = 204.68 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.10x = 25,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,451.96/137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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