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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.71, 186.77 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.71, 186.77 and 110.12 is: 164.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.71 : 186.77 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.71/186.77 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.71x = 186.77 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.71x = 20,565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565.63/124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.91

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