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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.39, 186.65 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.39, 186.65 and 52.25 is: 78.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.39 : 186.65 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.39/186.65 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.39x = 186.65 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.39x = 9,751.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,751.46/124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.40

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