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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 187.95 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 187.95 and 123.96 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 187.95 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/187.95 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 187.95 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 23,298.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,298.28/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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