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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.75, 706.07 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.75, 706.07 and 124.12 is: 186.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.75 : 706.07 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.75/706.07 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.75x = 706.07 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.75x = 87,637.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,637.41/470.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.17

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