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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 186.93 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 186.93 and 88.77 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 186.93 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/186.93 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 186.93 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 16,593.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593.78/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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