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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 170.91 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 170.91 and 103.22 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 170.91 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/170.91 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 170.91 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 17,640.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,640.48/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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