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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 171.30 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 171.30 and 82.74 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 171.30 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/171.30 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 171.30 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 14,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173.36/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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