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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 186.77 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 186.77 and 94.21 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 186.77 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/186.77 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 186.77 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 17,595.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595.37/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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