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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.82, 186.96 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.82, 186.96 and 112.04 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.82 : 186.96 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.82/186.96 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.82x = 186.96 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.82x = 20,947.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,947.00/124.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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