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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.35, 171.44 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.35, 171.44 and 104.91 is: 144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.35 : 171.44 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.35/171.44 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.35x = 171.44 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.35x = 17,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,985.25/124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.63

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