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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.54, 171.90 and 83.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.54, 171.90 and 83.07 is: 114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.54 : 171.90 = 83.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.54/171.90 = 83.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.54x = 171.90 × 83.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.54x = 14,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279.73/124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.66

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