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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.43, 186.72 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.43, 186.72 and 93.95 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.43 : 186.72 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.43/186.72 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.43x = 186.72 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.43x = 17,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,542.34/124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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