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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.91, 187.15 and 88.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.91, 187.15 and 88.66 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.91 : 187.15 = 88.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.91/187.15 = 88.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.91x = 187.15 × 88.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.91x = 16,592.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592.28/124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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