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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.70, 171.93 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.70, 171.93 and 105.99 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.70 : 171.93 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.70/171.93 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.70x = 171.93 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.70x = 18,222.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222.00/124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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