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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 185.94 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 185.94 and 104.82 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 185.94 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/185.94 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 185.94 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 19,490.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490.23/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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