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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.24, 171.42 and 82.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.24, 171.42 and 82.78 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.24 : 171.42 = 82.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.24/171.42 = 82.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.24x = 171.42 × 82.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.24x = 14,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190.15/124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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