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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 185.69 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 185.69 and 66.12 is: 98.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 185.69 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/185.69 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 185.69 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 12,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,277.82/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.99

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