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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 185.50 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 185.50 and 114.39 is: 170.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 185.50 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/185.50 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 185.50 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 21,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,219.35/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.96

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