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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 186.53 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 186.53 and 104.07 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 186.53 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/186.53 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 186.53 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 19,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411.66/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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