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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.93, 187.21 and 92.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.93, 187.21 and 92.83 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.93 : 187.21 = 92.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.93/187.21 = 92.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.93x = 187.21 × 92.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.93x = 17,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,377.54/124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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