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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.96, 186.82 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.96, 186.82 and 105.91 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.96 : 186.82 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.96/186.82 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.96x = 186.82 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.96x = 19,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,786.27/124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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