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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.38, 185.61 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.38, 185.61 and 120.30 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.38 : 185.61 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.38/185.61 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.38x = 185.61 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.38x = 22,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328.88/124.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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