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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.15, 329.41 and 124.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.15, 329.41 and 124.03 is: 185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.15 : 329.41 = 124.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.15/329.41 = 124.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.15x = 329.41 × 124.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.15x = 40,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856.72/220.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.59

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