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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.39, 186.99 and 106.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.39, 186.99 and 106.57 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.39 : 186.99 = 106.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.39/186.99 = 106.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.39x = 186.99 × 106.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.39x = 19,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,927.52/124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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