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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.86, 187.05 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.86, 187.05 and 94.47 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.86 : 187.05 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.86/187.05 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.86x = 187.05 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.86x = 17,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,669.73/124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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