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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.46, 187.60 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.46, 187.60 and 121.70 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.46 : 187.60 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.46/187.60 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.46x = 187.60 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.46x = 22,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,830.92/124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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