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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 172 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 172 and 81 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 172 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/172 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 172 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 13,932
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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