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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 170.98 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 170.98 and 102.24 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 170.98 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/170.98 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 170.98 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 17,481.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481.00/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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