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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.73, 186.97 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.73, 186.97 and 84.17 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.73 : 186.97 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.73/186.97 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.73x = 186.97 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.73x = 15,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737.26/124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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