Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124, 185.98 and 87.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124, 185.98 and 87.82 is: 131.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124 : 185.98 = 87.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124/185.98 = 87.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124x = 185.98 × 87.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124x = 16,332.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,332.76/124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131.72
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