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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.16, 171.40 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.16, 171.40 and 82.76 is: 114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.16 : 171.40 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.16/171.40 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.16x = 171.40 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.16x = 14,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185.06/124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.25

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