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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 187.26 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 187.26 and 73.44 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 187.26 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/187.26 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 187.26 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 13,752.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,752.37/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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