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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.09, 631.56 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.09, 631.56 and 124.54 is: 186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.09 : 631.56 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.09/631.56 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.09x = 631.56 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.09x = 78,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,654.48/421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.79

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