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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 187.16 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 187.16 and 106.75 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 187.16 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/187.16 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 187.16 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 19,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,979.33/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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