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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.98, 187.29 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.98, 187.29 and 106.76 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.98 : 187.29 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.98/187.29 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.98x = 187.29 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.98x = 19,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,994.14/124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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