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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 185.98 and 75.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 185.98 and 75.95 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 185.98 = 75.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/185.98 = 75.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 185.98 × 75.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 14,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125.18/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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