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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.35, 186.66 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.35, 186.66 and 93.84 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.35 : 186.66 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.35/186.66 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.35x = 186.66 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.35x = 17,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,516.17/124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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