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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.90, 187.05 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.90, 187.05 and 106.88 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.90 : 187.05 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.90/187.05 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.90x = 187.05 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.90x = 19,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,990.97/124.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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