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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.68, 551.54 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.68, 551.54 and 124.12 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.68 : 551.54 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.68/551.54 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.68x = 551.54 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.68x = 68,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,457.14/367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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