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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.98, 187.62 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.98, 187.62 and 112.24 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.98 : 187.62 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.98/187.62 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.98x = 187.62 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.98x = 21,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058.47/124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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