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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 186.72 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 186.72 and 92.20 is: 137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 186.72 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/186.72 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 186.72 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 17,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214.65/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.97

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