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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.68, 705.96 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.68, 705.96 and 124.02 is: 186.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.68 : 705.96 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.68/705.96 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.68x = 705.96 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.68x = 87,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,550.36/470.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.01

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