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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 186.01 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 186.01 and 113.83 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 186.01 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/186.01 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 186.01 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 21,172.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,172.48/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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