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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.50, 186.96 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.50, 186.96 and 120.44 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.50 : 186.96 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.50/186.96 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.50x = 186.96 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.50x = 22,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,517.46/124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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