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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 185.79 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 185.79 and 104.91 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 185.79 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/185.79 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 185.79 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 19,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491.23/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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