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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.44, 171.54 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.44, 171.54 and 106.92 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.44 : 171.54 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.44/171.54 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.44x = 171.54 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.44x = 18,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341.06/124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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