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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 187.22 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 187.22 and 94.20 is: 141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 187.22 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/187.22 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 187.22 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 17,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,636.12/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.18

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