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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.71, 187.34 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.71, 187.34 and 97.71 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.71 : 187.34 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.71/187.34 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.71x = 187.34 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.71x = 18,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304.99/124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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