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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 185.86 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 185.86 and 89.87 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 185.86 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/185.86 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 185.86 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 16,702.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,702.08/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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