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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.96, 187.72 and 119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.96, 187.72 and 119.12 is: 178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.96 : 187.72 = 119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.96/187.72 = 119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.96x = 187.72 × 119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.96x = 22,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361.21/124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.95

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