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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.65, 186.42 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.65, 186.42 and 111.04 is: 166.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.65 : 186.42 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.65/186.42 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.65x = 186.42 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.65x = 20,698.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698.59/124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.06

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