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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.91, 187.06 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.91, 187.06 and 88.46 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.91 : 187.06 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.91/187.06 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.91x = 187.06 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.91x = 16,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,547.33/124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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