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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.66, 187 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.66, 187 and 66.92 is: 100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.66 : 187 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.66/187 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.66x = 187 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.66x = 12,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514.04/124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.39

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