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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 185.90 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 185.90 and 115.43 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 185.90 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/185.90 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 185.90 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 21,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,456.93/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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