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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.46, 171.74 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.46, 171.74 and 72.72 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.46 : 171.74 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.46/171.74 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.46x = 171.74 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.46x = 12,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488.93/124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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