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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.96, 649.25 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.96, 649.25 and 124.74 is: 187.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.96 : 649.25 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.96/649.25 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.96x = 649.25 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.96x = 80,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,987.45/432.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.06

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