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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 187.04 and 106.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 187.04 and 106.23 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 187.04 = 106.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/187.04 = 106.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 187.04 × 106.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 19,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868.73/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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