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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.61, 171.66 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.61, 171.66 and 103.88 is: 143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.61 : 171.66 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.61/171.66 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.61x = 171.66 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.61x = 17,832.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,832.13/124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.10

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