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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.18, 185.97 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.18, 185.97 and 87.94 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.18 : 185.97 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.18/185.97 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.18x = 185.97 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.18x = 16,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,354.20/124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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