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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.28, 186.18 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.28, 186.18 and 110.61 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.28 : 186.18 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.28/186.18 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.28x = 186.18 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.28x = 20,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592.72/124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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