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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 186.30 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 186.30 and 85.79 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 186.30 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/186.30 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 186.30 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 15,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,981.75/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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