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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.72, 186.08 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.72, 186.08 and 112.60 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.72 : 186.08 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.72/186.08 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.72x = 186.08 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.72x = 20,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952.61/124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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