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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.81, 187.28 and 96.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.81, 187.28 and 96.11 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.81 : 187.28 = 96.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.81/187.28 = 96.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.81x = 187.28 × 96.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.81x = 17,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999.48/124.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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