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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 186.47 and 115.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 186.47 and 115.49 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 186.47 = 115.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/186.47 = 115.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 186.47 × 115.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 21,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,533.91/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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