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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.73, 185.96 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.73, 185.96 and 121.52 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.73 : 185.96 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.73/185.96 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.73x = 185.96 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.73x = 22,596.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,596.32/124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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