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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.20, 185.57 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.20, 185.57 and 105 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.20 : 185.57 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.20/185.57 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.20x = 185.57 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.20x = 19,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484.85/124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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