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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 186.76 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 186.76 and 114.33 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 186.76 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/186.76 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 186.76 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 21,351.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,351.70/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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