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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.84, 187.14 and 52.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.84, 187.14 and 52.72 is: 79.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.84 : 187.14 = 52.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.84/187.14 = 52.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.84x = 187.14 × 52.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.84x = 9,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866.02/124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.03

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