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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.96, 187.04 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.96, 187.04 and 113.52 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.96 : 187.04 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.96/187.04 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.96x = 187.04 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.96x = 21,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,232.78/124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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