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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.89, 186.27 and 108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.89, 186.27 and 108.45 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.89 : 186.27 = 108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.89/186.27 = 108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.89x = 186.27 × 108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.89x = 20,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,200.98/124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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