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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 171.04 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 171.04 and 101.85 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 171.04 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/171.04 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 171.04 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 17,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420.42/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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