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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.88, 187.47 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.88, 187.47 and 76.19 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.88 : 187.47 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.88/187.47 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.88x = 187.47 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.88x = 14,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282.40/124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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