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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.99, 187.43 and 42.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.99, 187.43 and 42.71 is: 64.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.99 : 187.43 = 42.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.99/187.43 = 42.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.99x = 187.43 × 42.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.99x = 8,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,004.30/124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.04

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