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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 170.99 and 107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 170.99 and 107.81 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 170.99 = 107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/170.99 = 107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 170.99 × 107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 18,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433.89/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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