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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.86, 186.93 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.86, 186.93 and 86.25 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.86 : 186.93 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.86/186.93 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.86x = 186.93 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.86x = 16,122.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122.71/124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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