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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.44, 171.72 and 82.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.44, 171.72 and 82.95 is: 114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.44 : 171.72 = 82.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.44/171.72 = 82.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.44x = 171.72 × 82.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.44x = 14,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244.17/124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.47

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