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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 187.56 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 187.56 and 121.92 is: 183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 187.56 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/187.56 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 187.56 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 22,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867.32/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.06

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