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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.57, 186.51 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.57, 186.51 and 94.27 is: 141.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.57 : 186.51 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.57/186.51 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.57x = 186.51 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.57x = 17,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,582.30/124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.14

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