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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 171.27 and 75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 171.27 and 75 is: 103.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 171.27 = 75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/171.27 = 75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 171.27 × 75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 12,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845.25/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.50

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