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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.96, 172.45 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.96, 172.45 and 104.20 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.96 : 172.45 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.96/172.45 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.96x = 172.45 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.96x = 17,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,969.29/124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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