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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 185.66 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 185.66 and 120.52 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 185.66 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/185.66 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 185.66 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 22,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375.74/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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