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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 186.54 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 186.54 and 88.40 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 186.54 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/186.54 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 186.54 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 16,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490.14/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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