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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.39, 186.31 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.39, 186.31 and 88.21 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.39 : 186.31 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.39/186.31 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.39x = 186.31 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.39x = 16,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.41/124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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