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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 186.71 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 186.71 and 86.02 is: 128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 186.71 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/186.71 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 186.71 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 16,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059.90/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.98

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