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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.39, 171.73 and 83.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.39, 171.73 and 83.01 is: 114.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.39 : 171.73 = 83.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.39/171.73 = 83.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.39x = 171.73 × 83.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.39x = 14,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254.89/124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.60

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