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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 187.21 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 187.21 and 114.06 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 187.21 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/187.21 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 187.21 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 21,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353.17/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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