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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.28, 186.62 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.28, 186.62 and 93.43 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.28 : 186.62 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.28/186.62 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.28x = 186.62 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.28x = 17,434.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,434.97/124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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