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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.41, 185.67 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.41, 185.67 and 121.17 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.41 : 185.67 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.41/185.67 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.41x = 185.67 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.41x = 22,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,497.46/124.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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