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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 248.13 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 248.13 and 124.84 is: 187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 248.13 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/248.13 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 248.13 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 30,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,975.93/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.12

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