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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.44, 185.90 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.44, 185.90 and 106.22 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.44 : 185.90 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.44/185.90 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.44x = 185.90 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.44x = 19,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,746.30/124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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