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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.46, 187.81 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.46, 187.81 and 119.47 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.46 : 187.81 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.46/187.81 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.46x = 187.81 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.46x = 22,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,436.12/124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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