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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.23, 171.22 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.23, 171.22 and 107.60 is: 148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.23 : 171.22 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.23/171.22 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.23x = 171.22 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.23x = 18,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422.79/124.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.30

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