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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.35, 187.42 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.35, 187.42 and 118.86 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.35 : 187.42 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.35/187.42 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.35x = 187.42 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.35x = 22,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276.74/124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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