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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 187.14 and 59.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 187.14 and 59.78 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 187.14 = 59.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/187.14 = 59.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 187.14 × 59.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 11,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187.23/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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