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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 187 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 187 and 60.50 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 187 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/187 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 187 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 11,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,313.50/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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