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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 186.71 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 186.71 and 107.39 is: 160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 186.71 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/186.71 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 186.71 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 20,049.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049.32/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.94

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