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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.54, 186.76 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.54, 186.76 and 66.75 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.54 : 186.76 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.54/186.76 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.54x = 186.76 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.54x = 12,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466.29/124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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