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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 185.34 and 121.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 185.34 and 121.76 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 185.34 = 121.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/185.34 = 121.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 185.34 × 121.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 22,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567.00/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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