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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.48, 247.96 and 124.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.48, 247.96 and 124.87 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.48 : 247.96 = 124.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.48/247.96 = 124.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.48x = 247.96 × 124.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.48x = 30,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,962.77/165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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