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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 187.14 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 187.14 and 38.09 is: 57.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 187.14 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/187.14 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 187.14 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 7,128.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128.16/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.14

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