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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.88, 187.18 and 52.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.88, 187.18 and 52.66 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.88 : 187.18 = 52.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.88/187.18 = 52.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.88x = 187.18 × 52.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.88x = 9,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,856.90/124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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