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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.43, 186.44 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.43, 186.44 and 119.69 is: 179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.43 : 186.44 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.43/186.44 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.43x = 186.44 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.43x = 22,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315.77/124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.34

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