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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.43, 207.09 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.43, 207.09 and 124.07 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.43 : 207.09 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.43/207.09 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.43x = 207.09 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.43x = 25,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,692.62/137.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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