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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.66, 672.90 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.66, 672.90 and 124.02 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.66 : 672.90 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.66/672.90 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.66x = 672.90 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.66x = 83,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,453.06/448.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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