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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 172.12 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 172.12 and 85.96 is: 118.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 172.12 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/172.12 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 172.12 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 14,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,795.44/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.59

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