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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 171.33 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 171.33 and 107.70 is: 148.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 171.33 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/171.33 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 171.33 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 18,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,452.24/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.64

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