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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.26, 171.72 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.26, 171.72 and 115.14 is: 159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.26 : 171.72 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.26/171.72 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.26x = 171.72 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.26x = 19,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,771.84/124.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.12

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