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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 186.51 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 186.51 and 101.45 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 186.51 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/186.51 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 186.51 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 18,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921.44/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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