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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 171.94 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 171.94 and 75.46 is: 104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 171.94 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/171.94 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 171.94 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 12,975.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,975.20/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.15

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