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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.93, 187.33 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.93, 187.33 and 47.84 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.93 : 187.33 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.93/187.33 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.93x = 187.33 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.93x = 8,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962.22/124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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