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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.69, 171.94 and 107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.69, 171.94 and 107.26 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.69 : 171.94 = 107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.69/171.94 = 107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.69x = 171.94 × 107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.69x = 18,440.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440.89/124.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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