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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 187.20 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 187.20 and 106.48 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 187.20 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/187.20 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 187.20 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 19,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,933.06/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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