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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 186.88 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 186.88 and 66.85 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 186.88 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/186.88 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 186.88 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 12,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,491.83/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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