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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.07, 186.10 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.07, 186.10 and 116.55 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.07 : 186.10 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.07/186.10 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.07x = 186.10 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.07x = 21,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691.25/124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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