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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.63, 186.89 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.63, 186.89 and 43.45 is: 65.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.63 : 186.89 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.63/186.89 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.63x = 186.89 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.63x = 8,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120.37/124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.16

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