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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.56, 185.94 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.56, 185.94 and 113.76 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.56 : 185.94 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.56/185.94 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.56x = 185.94 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.56x = 21,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.53/124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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