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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 187.27 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 187.27 and 47.90 is: 71.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 187.27 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/187.27 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 187.27 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 8,971.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971.18/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.86

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