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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.18, 188.23 and 124.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.18, 188.23 and 124.85 is: 171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.18 : 188.23 = 124.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.18/188.23 = 124.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.18x = 188.23 × 124.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.18x = 23,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,499.73/137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.31

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