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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.87, 186.62 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.87, 186.62 and 115.14 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.87 : 186.62 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.87/186.62 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.87x = 186.62 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.87x = 21,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,487.43/124.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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