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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.73, 187.04 and 43.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.73, 187.04 and 43.58 is: 65.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.73 : 187.04 = 43.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.73/187.04 = 43.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.73x = 187.04 × 43.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.73x = 8,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150.05/124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.34

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