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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.63, 186.59 and 104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.63, 186.59 and 104.25 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.63 : 186.59 = 104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.63/186.59 = 104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.63x = 186.59 × 104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.63x = 19,452.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,452.01/124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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