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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.35, 186.17 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.35, 186.17 and 110.72 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.35 : 186.17 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.35/186.17 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.35x = 186.17 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.35x = 20,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611.26/124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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