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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 187.34 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 187.34 and 104.17 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 187.34 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/187.34 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 187.34 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 19,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,515.00/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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