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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.88, 186.98 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.88, 186.98 and 84.11 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.88 : 186.98 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.88/186.98 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.88x = 186.98 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.88x = 15,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725.53/124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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