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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 185.94 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 185.94 and 108.87 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 185.94 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/185.94 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 185.94 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 20,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243.29/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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