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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 187.20 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 187.20 and 76.86 is: 115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 187.20 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/187.20 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 187.20 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 14,388.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,388.19/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.18

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