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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 187.05 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 187.05 and 59.69 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 187.05 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/187.05 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 187.05 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 11,165.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,165.01/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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