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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.73, 172.19 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.73, 172.19 and 95.26 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.73 : 172.19 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.73/172.19 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.73x = 172.19 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.73x = 16,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,403.27/124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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