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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.07, 170.93 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.07, 170.93 and 103.32 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.07 : 170.93 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.07/170.93 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.07x = 170.93 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.07x = 17,660.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660.75/124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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