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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.53, 186.58 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.53, 186.58 and 107.25 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.53 : 186.58 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.53/186.58 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.53x = 186.58 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.53x = 20,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010.71/124.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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