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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.44, 185.84 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.44, 185.84 and 106.20 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.44 : 185.84 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.44/185.84 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.44x = 185.84 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.44x = 19,735.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,735.68/124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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