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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 189.90 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 189.90 and 124.18 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 189.90 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/189.90 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 189.90 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 23,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,581.78/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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