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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 171.38 and 71.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 171.38 and 71.74 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 171.38 = 71.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/171.38 = 71.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 171.38 × 71.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 12,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,294.80/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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