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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 185.81 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 185.81 and 111.54 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 185.81 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/185.81 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 185.81 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 20,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,724.69/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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