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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.41, 171.77 and 103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.41, 171.77 and 103.40 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.41 : 171.77 = 103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.41/171.77 = 103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.41x = 171.77 × 103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.41x = 17,759.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,759.64/124.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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