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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.48, 713.21 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.48, 713.21 and 124.08 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.48 : 713.21 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.48/713.21 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.48x = 713.21 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.48x = 88,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,491.80/475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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