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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 171.99 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 171.99 and 105.39 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 171.99 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/171.99 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 171.99 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 18,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,126.03/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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