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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.33, 186.36 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.33, 186.36 and 106.24 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.33 : 186.36 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.33/186.36 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.33x = 186.36 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.33x = 19,798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798.89/124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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