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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.97, 187.49 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.97, 187.49 and 64.14 is: 96.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.97 : 187.49 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.97/187.49 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.97x = 187.49 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.97x = 12,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,025.29/124.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.23

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