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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 551.35 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 551.35 and 124.14 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 551.35 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/551.35 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 551.35 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 68,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,444.59/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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