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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 186.36 and 113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 186.36 and 113.13 is: 169.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 186.36 = 113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/186.36 = 113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 186.36 × 113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 21,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082.91/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.95

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