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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 186.88 and 52.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 186.88 and 52.45 is: 78.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 186.88 = 52.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/186.88 = 52.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 186.88 × 52.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 9,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800.79/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.67

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