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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.10, 171.21 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.10, 171.21 and 76.82 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.10 : 171.21 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.10/171.21 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.10x = 171.21 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.10x = 13,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,151.78/124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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