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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.94, 187.50 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.94, 187.50 and 86.69 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.94 : 187.50 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.94/187.50 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.94x = 187.50 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.94x = 16,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253.44/124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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