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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.54, 551.39 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.54, 551.39 and 124.07 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.54 : 551.39 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.54/551.39 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.54x = 551.39 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.54x = 68,410.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,410.96/367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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