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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 187.04 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 187.04 and 43.62 is: 65.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 187.04 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/187.04 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 187.04 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 8,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.47/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.36

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