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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 186.01 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 186.01 and 105.89 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 186.01 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/186.01 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 186.01 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 19,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,696.80/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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