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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 185.91 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 185.91 and 96.51 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 185.91 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/185.91 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 185.91 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 17,942.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942.17/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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