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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.71, 187.11 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.71, 187.11 and 114.58 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.71 : 187.11 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.71/187.11 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.71x = 187.11 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.71x = 21,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,439.06/124.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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