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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.65, 186.98 and 47.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.65, 186.98 and 47.62 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.65 : 186.98 = 47.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.65/186.98 = 47.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.65x = 186.98 × 47.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.65x = 8,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,903.05/124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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