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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.96, 187.52 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.96, 187.52 and 92.96 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.96 : 187.52 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.96/187.52 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.96x = 187.52 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.96x = 17,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,431.86/124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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