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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 185.96 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 185.96 and 108.72 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 185.96 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/185.96 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 185.96 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 20,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217.57/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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