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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.55, 551.21 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.55, 551.21 and 124.02 is: 185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.55 : 551.21 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.55/551.21 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.55x = 551.21 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.55x = 68,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,360.44/367.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.99

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