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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.47, 186.66 and 97.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.47, 186.66 and 97.47 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.47 : 186.66 = 97.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.47/186.66 = 97.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.47x = 186.66 × 97.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.47x = 18,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,193.75/124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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