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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.78, 186.99 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.78, 186.99 and 103.25 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.78 : 186.99 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.78/186.99 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.78x = 186.99 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.78x = 19,305.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305.78/124.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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