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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 185.67 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 185.67 and 72.63 is: 108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 185.67 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/185.67 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 185.67 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 13,485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,485.21/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.66

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