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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 186.31 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 186.31 and 55.65 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 186.31 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/186.31 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 186.31 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 10,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,367.98/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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