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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.72, 187.13 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.72, 187.13 and 52.59 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.72 : 187.13 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.72/187.13 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.72x = 187.13 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.72x = 9,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841.17/124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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