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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.43, 171.71 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.43, 171.71 and 72.68 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.43 : 171.71 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.43/171.71 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.43x = 171.71 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.43x = 12,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478.66/124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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