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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.22, 204.68 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.22, 204.68 and 124.92 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.22 : 204.68 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.22/204.68 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.22x = 204.68 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.22x = 25,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568.63/137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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