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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.55, 171.84 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.55, 171.84 and 72.80 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.55 : 171.84 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.55/171.84 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.55x = 171.84 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.55x = 12,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.95/124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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