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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.15, 170.94 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.15, 170.94 and 105.70 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.15 : 170.94 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.15/170.94 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.15x = 170.94 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.15x = 18,068.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,068.36/124.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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