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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 171.29 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 171.29 and 82.68 is: 114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 171.29 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/171.29 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 171.29 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 14,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161.82/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.03

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