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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 170.73 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 170.73 and 107.82 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 170.73 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/170.73 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 170.73 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 18,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,408.11/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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