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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 186.09 and 52.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 186.09 and 52.04 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 186.09 = 52.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/186.09 = 52.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 186.09 × 52.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 9,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684.59/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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