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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.39, 186.51 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.39, 186.51 and 118.32 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.39 : 186.51 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.39/186.51 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.39x = 186.51 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.39x = 22,067.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,067.86/124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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