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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.91 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.91 and 83.22 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.91 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.91 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.91 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 14,306.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306.35/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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