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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.94, 188.13 and 103.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.94, 188.13 and 103.47 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.94 : 188.13 = 103.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.94/188.13 = 103.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.94x = 188.13 × 103.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.94x = 19,465.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465.81/124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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