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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.20, 171 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.20, 171 and 104.40 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.20 : 171 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.20/171 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.20x = 171 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.20x = 17,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,852.40/124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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