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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.99, 172.66 and 103.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.99, 172.66 and 103.39 is: 142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.99 : 172.66 = 103.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.99/172.66 = 103.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.99x = 172.66 × 103.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.99x = 17,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,851.32/124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.82

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