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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 186.95 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 186.95 and 92.25 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 186.95 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/186.95 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 186.95 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 17,246.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,246.37/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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