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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.57, 186.99 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.57, 186.99 and 90.19 is: 135.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.57 : 186.99 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.57/186.99 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.57x = 186.99 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.57x = 16,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,864.63/124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.38

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