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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 171.96 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 171.96 and 72.92 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 171.96 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/171.96 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 171.96 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 12,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539.32/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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