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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 172.08 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 172.08 and 92.04 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 172.08 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/172.08 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 172.08 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 15,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,838.24/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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