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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 186.12 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 186.12 and 83.53 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 186.12 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/186.12 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 186.12 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 15,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547.07/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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