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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.47, 185.67 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.47, 185.67 and 121.73 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.47 : 185.67 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.47/185.67 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.47x = 185.67 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.47x = 22,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600.68/124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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