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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.45, 186.39 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.45, 186.39 and 85.99 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.45 : 186.39 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.45/186.39 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.45x = 186.39 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.45x = 16,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027.68/124.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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