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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.16, 185.86 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.16, 185.86 and 108.16 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.16 : 185.86 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.16/185.86 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.16x = 185.86 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.16x = 20,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,102.62/124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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