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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 186.28 and 87.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 186.28 and 87.67 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 186.28 = 87.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/186.28 = 87.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 186.28 × 87.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 16,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331.17/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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