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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.88, 187.75 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.88, 187.75 and 116.84 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.88 : 187.75 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.88/187.75 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.88x = 187.75 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.88x = 21,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,937.33/124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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