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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.95, 187.33 and 43.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.95, 187.33 and 43.77 is: 65.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.95 : 187.33 = 43.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.95/187.33 = 43.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.95x = 187.33 × 43.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.95x = 8,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,198.39/124.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.62

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