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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.63, 186.81 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.63, 186.81 and 86.12 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.63 : 186.81 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.63/186.81 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.63x = 186.81 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.63x = 16,087.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,087.52/124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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