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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.74, 190.11 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.74, 190.11 and 124.48 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.74 : 190.11 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.74/190.11 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.74x = 190.11 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.74x = 23,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,664.89/137.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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