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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.60, 171.72 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.60, 171.72 and 85.72 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.60 : 171.72 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.60/171.72 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.60x = 171.72 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.60x = 14,719.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,719.84/124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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