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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.85, 186.46 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.85, 186.46 and 104.58 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.85 : 186.46 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.85/186.46 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.85x = 186.46 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.85x = 19,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,499.99/124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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