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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124, 185.92 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124, 185.92 and 46.95 is: 70.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124 : 185.92 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124/185.92 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124x = 185.92 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124x = 8,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728.94/124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.39

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