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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.57, 172.17 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.57, 172.17 and 92.05 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.57 : 172.17 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.57/172.17 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.57x = 172.17 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.57x = 15,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848.25/124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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