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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.89, 187.44 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.89, 187.44 and 81.55 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.89 : 187.44 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.89/187.44 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.89x = 187.44 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.89x = 15,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284.86/124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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