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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 171.99 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 171.99 and 106.29 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 171.99 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/171.99 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 171.99 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 18,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280.82/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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