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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.72, 187.08 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.72, 187.08 and 111.22 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.72 : 187.08 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.72/187.08 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.72x = 187.08 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.72x = 20,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,807.04/124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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