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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.71, 186.69 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.71, 186.69 and 110.83 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.71 : 186.69 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.71/186.69 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.71x = 186.69 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.71x = 20,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,690.85/124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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