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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 186.76 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 186.76 and 78.96 is: 118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 186.76 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/186.76 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 186.76 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 14,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,746.57/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.28

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