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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.36, 186.14 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.36, 186.14 and 92.04 is: 137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.36 : 186.14 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.36/186.14 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.36x = 186.14 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.36x = 17,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,132.33/124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.76

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