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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 187.02 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 187.02 and 84.11 is: 126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 187.02 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/187.02 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 187.02 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 15,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729.32/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.01

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