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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 186.70 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 186.70 and 92.44 is: 138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 186.70 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/186.70 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 186.70 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 17,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258.55/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.60

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