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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.87, 187.47 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.87, 187.47 and 76.16 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.87 : 187.47 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.87/187.47 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.87x = 187.47 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.87x = 14,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277.72/124.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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