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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.94, 187.62 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.94, 187.62 and 118.45 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.94 : 187.62 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.94/187.62 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.94x = 187.62 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.94x = 22,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223.85/124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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