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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 187.77 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 187.77 and 104.52 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 187.77 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/187.77 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 187.77 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 19,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625.72/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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