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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.34, 186.58 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.34, 186.58 and 106.27 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.34 : 186.58 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.34/186.58 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.34x = 186.58 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.34x = 19,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828.54/124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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