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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 171.77 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 171.77 and 108.02 is: 149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 171.77 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/171.77 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 171.77 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 18,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.20/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.36

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