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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.85, 187 and 83.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.85, 187 and 83.63 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.85 : 187 = 83.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.85/187 = 83.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.85x = 187 × 83.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.85x = 15,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,638.81/124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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