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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 187.34 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 187.34 and 59.93 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 187.34 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/187.34 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 187.34 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 11,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,226.05/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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