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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.74, 172 and 83.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.74, 172 and 83.20 is: 114.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.74 : 172 = 83.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.74/172 = 83.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.74x = 172 × 83.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.74x = 14,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310.40/124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.72

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