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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 187.28 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 187.28 and 60.66 is: 91.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 187.28 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/187.28 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 187.28 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 11,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360.56/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.01

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