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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 185.81 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 185.81 and 91.83 is: 137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 185.81 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/185.81 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 185.81 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 17,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062.47/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.48

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