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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.38, 171.66 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.38, 171.66 and 72.63 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.38 : 171.66 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.38/171.66 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.38x = 171.66 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.38x = 12,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,466.44/124.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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