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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.42, 185.91 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.42, 185.91 and 94.97 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.42 : 185.91 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.42/185.91 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.42x = 185.91 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.42x = 17,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655.64/124.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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