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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.57, 186.58 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.57, 186.58 and 85.96 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.57 : 186.58 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.57/186.58 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.57x = 186.58 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.57x = 16,038.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038.42/124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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