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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.99, 186.24 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.99, 186.24 and 119.47 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.99 : 186.24 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.99/186.24 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.99x = 186.24 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.99x = 22,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.09/124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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