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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 187.13 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 187.13 and 60.59 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 187.13 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/187.13 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 187.13 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 11,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,338.21/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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