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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.51, 186.36 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.51, 186.36 and 92.01 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.51 : 186.36 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.51/186.36 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.51x = 186.36 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.51x = 17,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146.98/124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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