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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.99, 187.48 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.99, 187.48 and 64.09 is: 96.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.99 : 187.48 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.99/187.48 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.99x = 187.48 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.99x = 12,014.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,014.66/124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.13

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