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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.72, 186.60 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.72, 186.60 and 112.72 is: 168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.72 : 186.60 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.72/186.60 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.72x = 186.60 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.72x = 21,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,033.55/124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.65

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