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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 185.94 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 185.94 and 98.33 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 185.94 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/185.94 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 185.94 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 18,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282.55/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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