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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.88, 187.30 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.88, 187.30 and 105.44 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.88 : 187.30 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.88/187.30 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.88x = 187.30 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.88x = 19,748.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748.91/124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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