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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 186.32 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 186.32 and 87.55 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 186.32 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/186.32 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 186.32 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 16,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312.35/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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