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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.35, 186.64 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.35, 186.64 and 89.68 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.35 : 186.64 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.35/186.64 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.35x = 186.64 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.35x = 16,737.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737.88/124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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