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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 187.06 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 187.06 and 108.44 is: 162.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 187.06 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/187.06 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 187.06 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 20,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.79/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.71

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