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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.33, 171.28 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.33, 171.28 and 104.62 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.33 : 171.28 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.33/171.28 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.33x = 171.28 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.33x = 17,919.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919.31/124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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