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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 171.18 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 171.18 and 104.76 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 171.18 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/171.18 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 171.18 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 17,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932.82/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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