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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 185.96 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 185.96 and 98.60 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 185.96 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/185.96 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 185.96 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 18,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,335.66/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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