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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 171.38 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 171.38 and 105.77 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 171.38 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/171.38 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 171.38 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 18,127.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127.56/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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