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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.56, 171.76 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.56, 171.76 and 72.80 is: 100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.56 : 171.76 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.56/171.76 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.56x = 171.76 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.56x = 12,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504.13/124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.39

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