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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.55, 186.83 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.55, 186.83 and 95.71 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.55 : 186.83 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.55/186.83 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.55x = 186.83 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.55x = 17,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,881.02/124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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