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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.07, 171.13 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.07, 171.13 and 74.91 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.07 : 171.13 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.07/171.13 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.07x = 171.13 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.07x = 12,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819.35/124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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