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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 187.20 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 187.20 and 76.07 is: 114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 187.20 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/187.20 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 187.20 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 14,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239.65/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.13

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