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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.91, 187.02 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.91, 187.02 and 96.14 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.91 : 187.02 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.91/187.02 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.91x = 187.02 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.91x = 17,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,980.10/124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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