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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 186.44 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 186.44 and 121.14 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 186.44 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/186.44 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 186.44 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 22,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585.34/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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