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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 187.05 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 187.05 and 92.22 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 187.05 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/187.05 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 187.05 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 17,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249.75/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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