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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.27, 171.39 and 106.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.27, 171.39 and 106.95 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.27 : 171.39 = 106.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.27/171.39 = 106.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.27x = 171.39 × 106.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.27x = 18,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330.16/124.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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