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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.96, 187.28 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.96, 187.28 and 60.68 is: 90.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.96 : 187.28 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.96/187.28 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.96x = 187.28 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.96x = 11,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,364.15/124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.94

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