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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.99, 187.79 and 81.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.99, 187.79 and 81.67 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.99 : 187.79 = 81.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.99/187.79 = 81.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.99x = 187.79 × 81.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.99x = 15,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,336.81/124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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