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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.69, 186.88 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.69, 186.88 and 66.77 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.69 : 186.88 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.69/186.88 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.69x = 186.88 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.69x = 12,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,476.94/124.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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