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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.55, 186.48 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.55, 186.48 and 108.28 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.55 : 186.48 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.55/186.48 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.55x = 186.48 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.55x = 20,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.59/124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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