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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 186.42 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 186.42 and 52.14 is: 78.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 186.42 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/186.42 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 186.42 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 9,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719.94/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.22

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