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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.74, 186.70 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.74, 186.70 and 106.92 is: 160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.74 : 186.70 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.74/186.70 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.74x = 186.70 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.74x = 19,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961.96/124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.03

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