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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.85, 188.12 and 103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.85, 188.12 and 103.65 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.85 : 188.12 = 103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.85/188.12 = 103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.85x = 188.12 × 103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.85x = 19,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498.64/124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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