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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 186.48 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 186.48 and 107.31 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 186.48 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/186.48 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 186.48 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 20,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,011.17/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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