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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.63, 171.98 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.63, 171.98 and 72.88 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.63 : 171.98 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.63/171.98 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.63x = 171.98 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.63x = 12,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,533.90/124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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