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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.35, 185.48 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.35, 185.48 and 111.39 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.35 : 185.48 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.35/185.48 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.35x = 185.48 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.35x = 20,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660.62/124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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