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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.40, 186.12 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.40, 186.12 and 118 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.40 : 186.12 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.40/186.12 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.40x = 186.12 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.40x = 21,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,962.16/124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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