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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 262.96 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 262.96 and 124.05 is: 185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 262.96 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/262.96 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 262.96 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 32,620.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620.19/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.74

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