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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.91, 187.44 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.91, 187.44 and 56.44 is: 84.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.91 : 187.44 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.91/187.44 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.91x = 187.44 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.91x = 10,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577.89/124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.69

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