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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.38, 171.63 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.38, 171.63 and 82.89 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.38 : 171.63 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.38/171.63 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.38x = 171.63 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.38x = 14,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226.41/124.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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