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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 187.35 and 116.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 187.35 and 116.47 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 187.35 = 116.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/187.35 = 116.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 187.35 × 116.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 21,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,820.94/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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