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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.52, 206.16 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.52, 206.16 and 124.74 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.52 : 206.16 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.52/206.16 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.52x = 206.16 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.52x = 25,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,716.40/137.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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