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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 171.88 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 171.88 and 72.12 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 171.88 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/171.88 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 171.88 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 12,396.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,396.45/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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