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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.71, 186 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.71, 186 and 118.23 is: 176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.71 : 186 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.71/186 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.71x = 186 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.71x = 21,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,990.78/124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.34

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