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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.61, 171.99 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.61, 171.99 and 72.16 is: 99.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.61 : 171.99 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.61/171.99 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.61x = 171.99 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.61x = 12,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,410.37/124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.60

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