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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 186.81 and 43.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 186.81 and 43.41 is: 65.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 186.81 = 43.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/186.81 = 43.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 186.81 × 43.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 8,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,109.42/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.09

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