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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 185.95 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 185.95 and 69.83 is: 104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 185.95 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/185.95 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 185.95 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 12,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984.35/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.67

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