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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.61, 186.91 and 70.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.61, 186.91 and 70.51 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.61 : 186.91 = 70.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.61/186.91 = 70.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.61x = 186.91 × 70.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.61x = 13,179.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179.02/124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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