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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124, 171.12 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124, 171.12 and 72.26 is: 99.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124 : 171.12 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124/171.12 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124x = 171.12 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124x = 12,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,365.13/124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.72

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