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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.70 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.70 and 72.73 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.70 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.70 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.70 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 12,488.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,488.17/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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