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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.99, 187.27 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.99, 187.27 and 104.67 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.99 : 187.27 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.99/187.27 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.99x = 187.27 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.99x = 19,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.29/124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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