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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.65, 171.99 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.65, 171.99 and 105.05 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.65 : 171.99 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.65/171.99 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.65x = 171.99 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.65x = 18,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,067.98/124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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