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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.21, 171.23 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.21, 171.23 and 104.39 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.21 : 171.23 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.21/171.23 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.21x = 171.23 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.21x = 17,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,874.61/124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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