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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.85, 187.24 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.85, 187.24 and 38.16 is: 57.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.85 : 187.24 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.85/187.24 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.85x = 187.24 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.85x = 7,144.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144.98/124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.23

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