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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.81, 187.09 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.81, 187.09 and 59.72 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.81 : 187.09 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.81/187.09 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.81x = 187.09 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.81x = 11,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,172.70/124.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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