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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.96, 187.36 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.96, 187.36 and 43.84 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.96 : 187.36 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.96/187.36 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.96x = 187.36 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.96x = 8,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213.86/124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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