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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 185.31 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 185.31 and 110.50 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 185.31 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/185.31 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 185.31 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 20,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476.76/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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