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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.82, 187.47 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.82, 187.47 and 52.82 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.82 : 187.47 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.82/187.47 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.82x = 187.47 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.82x = 9,902.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902.17/124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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