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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 185.82 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 185.82 and 119 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 185.82 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/185.82 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 185.82 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 22,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112.58/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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