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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 185.92 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 185.92 and 89.94 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 185.92 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/185.92 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 185.92 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 16,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,721.42/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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