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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 171.12 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 171.12 and 74.90 is: 103.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 171.12 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/171.12 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 171.12 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 12,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,816.51/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.34

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