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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.16, 189 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.16, 189 and 124.74 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.16 : 189 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.16/189 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.16x = 189 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.16x = 23,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,575.86/137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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