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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 186.03 and 85.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 186.03 and 85.51 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 186.03 = 85.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/186.03 = 85.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 186.03 × 85.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 15,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,907.43/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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