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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 185.96 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 185.96 and 111.56 is: 167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 185.96 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/185.96 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 185.96 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 20,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,745.70/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.14

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