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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.90, 187.14 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.90, 187.14 and 83.72 is: 125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.90 : 187.14 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.90/187.14 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.90x = 187.14 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.90x = 15,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,668.14/124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.45

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