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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 186.45 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 186.45 and 105.39 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 186.45 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/186.45 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 186.45 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 19,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649.97/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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