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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 187.26 and 42.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 187.26 and 42.58 is: 63.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 187.26 = 42.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/187.26 = 42.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 187.26 × 42.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 7,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972.38/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.87

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