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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.94, 171.92 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.94, 171.92 and 104.15 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.94 : 171.92 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.94/171.92 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.94x = 171.92 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.94x = 17,906.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,906.16/124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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