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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.66, 187.06 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.66, 187.06 and 99.07 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.66 : 187.06 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.66/187.06 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.66x = 187.06 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.66x = 18,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,531.69/124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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