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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 185.76 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 185.76 and 116.52 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 185.76 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/185.76 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 185.76 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 21,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,644.76/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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