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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 185.76 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 185.76 and 80.70 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 185.76 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/185.76 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 185.76 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 14,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,990.83/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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