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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 184.98 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 184.98 and 117.60 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 184.98 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/184.98 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 184.98 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 21,753.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753.65/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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