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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 186.34 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 186.34 and 117.78 is: 176.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 186.34 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/186.34 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 186.34 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 21,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,947.13/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.88

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