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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.98, 187.65 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.98, 187.65 and 112.92 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.98 : 187.65 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.98/187.65 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.98x = 187.65 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.98x = 21,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.44/124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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