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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.67, 172.02 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.67, 172.02 and 104.96 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.67 : 172.02 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.67/172.02 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.67x = 172.02 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.67x = 18,056.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056.04/124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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