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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 171.04 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 171.04 and 104.24 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 171.04 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/171.04 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 171.04 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 17,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829.21/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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