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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 186.14 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 186.14 and 47.06 is: 70.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 186.14 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/186.14 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 186.14 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 8,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758.58/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.59

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