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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 171.86 and 74.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 171.86 and 74.74 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 171.86 = 74.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/171.86 = 74.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 171.86 × 74.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 12,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844.82/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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