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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.88, 186.28 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.88, 186.28 and 115.74 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.88 : 186.28 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.88/186.28 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.88x = 186.28 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.88x = 21,559.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,559.76/124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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