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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 171.90 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 171.90 and 75.41 is: 104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 171.90 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/171.90 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 171.90 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 12,962.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.98/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.10

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