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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 185.86 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 185.86 and 108.72 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 185.86 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/185.86 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 185.86 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 20,206.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206.70/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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