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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.61, 186.83 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.61, 186.83 and 66.75 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.61 : 186.83 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.61/186.83 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.61x = 186.83 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.61x = 12,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470.57/124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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