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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 185.93 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 185.93 and 80.73 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 185.93 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/185.93 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 185.93 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 15,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,010.13/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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