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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 187.35 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 187.35 and 92.38 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 187.35 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/187.35 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 187.35 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 17,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307.39/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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