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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 186.73 and 121.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 186.73 and 121.61 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 186.73 = 121.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/186.73 = 121.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 186.73 × 121.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 22,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708.24/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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