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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.84, 187.15 and 46.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.84, 187.15 and 46.73 is: 70.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.84 : 187.15 = 46.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.84/187.15 = 46.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.84x = 187.15 × 46.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.84x = 8,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745.52/124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.05

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