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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.55, 186.76 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.55, 186.76 and 95.59 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.55 : 186.76 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.55/186.76 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.55x = 186.76 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.55x = 17,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852.74/124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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