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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.73, 186.79 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.73, 186.79 and 90.71 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.73 : 186.79 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.73/186.79 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.73x = 186.79 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.73x = 16,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,943.72/124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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