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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 186.83 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 186.83 and 112.95 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 186.83 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/186.83 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 186.83 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 21,102.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102.31/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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