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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 186.90 and 43.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 186.90 and 43.43 is: 65.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 186.90 = 43.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/186.90 = 43.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 186.90 × 43.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 8,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117.07/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.15

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