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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 187.55 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 187.55 and 106.61 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 187.55 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/187.55 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 187.55 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 19,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,993.23/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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