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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.87, 187.07 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.87, 187.07 and 106.64 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.87 : 187.07 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.87/187.07 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.87x = 187.07 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.87x = 19,949.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,949.88/124.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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