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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.74, 171.72 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.74, 171.72 and 108.30 is: 149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.74 : 171.72 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.74/171.72 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.74x = 171.72 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.74x = 18,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597.28/124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.09

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