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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.43, 186.71 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.43, 186.71 and 94.18 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.43 : 186.71 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.43/186.71 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.43x = 186.71 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.43x = 17,584.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,584.35/124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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