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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 187.11 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 187.11 and 121.86 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 187.11 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/187.11 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 187.11 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 22,801.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,801.22/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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