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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.84, 187.04 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.84, 187.04 and 84.24 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.84 : 187.04 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.84/187.04 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.84x = 187.04 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.84x = 15,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756.25/124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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