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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 187.19 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 187.19 and 38.11 is: 57.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 187.19 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/187.19 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 187.19 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 7,133.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,133.15/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.17

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