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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.98, 187.64 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.98, 187.64 and 102.21 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.98 : 187.64 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.98/187.64 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.98x = 187.64 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.98x = 19,178.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178.68/124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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