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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.54, 186.77 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.54, 186.77 and 84.21 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.54 : 186.77 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.54/186.77 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.54x = 186.77 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.54x = 15,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,727.41/124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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