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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 187.05 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 187.05 and 99.05 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 187.05 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/187.05 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 187.05 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 18,526.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526.37/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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