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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.15, 186.09 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.15, 186.09 and 59.11 is: 88.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.15 : 186.09 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.15/186.09 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.15x = 186.09 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.15x = 10,999.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,999.77/124.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.60

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