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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.72, 187 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.72, 187 and 86 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.72 : 187 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.72/187 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.72x = 187 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.72x = 16,082
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082/124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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