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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 185.94 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 185.94 and 95.48 is: 143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 185.94 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/185.94 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 185.94 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 17,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,753.55/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.04

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