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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.24, 171.41 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.24, 171.41 and 72.49 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.24 : 171.41 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.24/171.41 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.24x = 171.41 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.24x = 12,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425.77/124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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