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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.63, 171.88 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.63, 171.88 and 106.27 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.63 : 171.88 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.63/171.88 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.63x = 171.88 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.63x = 18,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264.99/124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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