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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 187.14 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 187.14 and 43.59 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 187.14 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/187.14 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 187.14 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 8,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157.43/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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