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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.06, 185.62 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.06, 185.62 and 63 is: 94.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.06 : 185.62 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.06/185.62 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.06x = 185.62 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.06x = 11,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,694.06/124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.26

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