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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.65, 171.63 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.65, 171.63 and 106.20 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.65 : 171.63 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.65/171.63 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.65x = 171.63 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.65x = 18,227.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,227.11/124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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