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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.81, 186.95 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.81, 186.95 and 94.29 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.81 : 186.95 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.81/186.95 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.81x = 186.95 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.81x = 17,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,627.52/124.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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