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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 172.31 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 172.31 and 98.61 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 172.31 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/172.31 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 172.31 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 16,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,991.92/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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