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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.91, 187.10 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.91, 187.10 and 94.49 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.91 : 187.10 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.91/187.10 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.91x = 187.10 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.91x = 17,678.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678.61/124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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