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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.86, 186.92 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.86, 186.92 and 94.50 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.86 : 186.92 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.86/186.92 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.86x = 186.92 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.86x = 17,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663.94/124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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