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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.49, 263.01 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.49, 263.01 and 124.14 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.49 : 263.01 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.49/263.01 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.49x = 263.01 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.49x = 32,651.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651.13/175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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