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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 186.51 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 186.51 and 116.99 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 186.51 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/186.51 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 186.51 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 21,819.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,819.80/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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