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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 185.94 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 185.94 and 115.56 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 185.94 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/185.94 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 185.94 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 21,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487.23/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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