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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.18, 186 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.18, 186 and 110.68 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.18 : 186 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.18/186 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.18x = 186 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.18x = 20,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,586.48/124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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