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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.10, 171.13 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.10, 171.13 and 103.35 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.10 : 171.13 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.10/171.13 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.10x = 171.13 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.10x = 17,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,686.29/124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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