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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 186.12 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 186.12 and 80.77 is: 121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 186.12 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/186.12 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 186.12 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 15,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033.55/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.13

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