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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 186 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 186 and 115.94 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 186 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/186 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 186 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 21,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564.84/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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