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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.86, 186.76 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.86, 186.76 and 110.06 is: 164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.86 : 186.76 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.86/186.76 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.86x = 186.76 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.86x = 20,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554.81/124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.62

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