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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 171.90 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 171.90 and 105.32 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 171.90 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/171.90 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 171.90 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 18,104.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,104.51/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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