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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.75, 186.92 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.75, 186.92 and 98.93 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.75 : 186.92 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.75/186.92 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.75x = 186.92 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.75x = 18,491.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,491.03/124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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