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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 186.52 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 186.52 and 104.55 is: 156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 186.52 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/186.52 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 186.52 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 19,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,500.67/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.42

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