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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 186.64 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 186.64 and 106.52 is: 159.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 186.64 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/186.64 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 186.64 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 19,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,880.89/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.66

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