Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.80, 187.52 and 64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 124.80, 187.52 and 64 is: 96.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124.80 : 187.52 = 64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124.80/187.52 = 64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124.80x = 187.52 × 64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124.80x = 12,001.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,001.28/124.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96.16
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