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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 171.99 and 74.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 171.99 and 74.81 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 171.99 = 74.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/171.99 = 74.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 171.99 × 74.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 12,866.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,866.03/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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