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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 186.35 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 186.35 and 95.49 is: 143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 186.35 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/186.35 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 186.35 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 17,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,794.56/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.28

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