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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 171.44 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 171.44 and 100.86 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 171.44 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/171.44 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 171.44 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 17,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291.44/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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