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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 263.05 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 263.05 and 124.13 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 263.05 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/263.05 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 263.05 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 32,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652.74/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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