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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 187.04 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 187.04 and 66.89 is: 100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 187.04 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/187.04 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 187.04 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 12,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,511.11/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.39

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