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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.61, 171.98 and 103.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.61, 171.98 and 103.85 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.61 : 171.98 = 103.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.61/171.98 = 103.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.61x = 171.98 × 103.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.61x = 17,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,858.74/124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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