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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.93, 186.38 and 121.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.93, 186.38 and 121.15 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.93 : 186.38 = 121.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.93/186.38 = 121.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.93x = 186.38 × 121.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.93x = 22,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,579.94/124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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