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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.37, 171.67 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.37, 171.67 and 72.61 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.37 : 171.67 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.37/171.67 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.37x = 171.67 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.37x = 12,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,464.96/124.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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