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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.74, 186.39 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.74, 186.39 and 112.62 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.74 : 186.39 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.74/186.39 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.74x = 186.39 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.74x = 20,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,991.24/124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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