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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 186.96 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 186.96 and 110 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 186.96 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/186.96 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 186.96 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 20,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565.60/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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