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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.74, 551.52 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.74, 551.52 and 124.14 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.74 : 551.52 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.74/551.52 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.74x = 551.52 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.74x = 68,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,465.69/367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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