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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 171.39 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 171.39 and 82.72 is: 114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 171.39 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/171.39 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 171.39 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 14,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177.38/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.16

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