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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 187.08 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 187.08 and 120 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 187.08 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/187.08 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 187.08 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 22,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449.60/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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