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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.43, 186.09 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.43, 186.09 and 110.81 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.43 : 186.09 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.43/186.09 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.43x = 186.09 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.43x = 20,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,619.70/124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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