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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 187.38 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 187.38 and 60.84 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 187.38 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/187.38 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 187.38 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 11,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,400.20/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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