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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.32, 186.69 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.32, 186.69 and 102.66 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.32 : 186.69 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.32/186.69 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.32x = 186.69 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.32x = 19,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.60/124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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