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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.76, 172.12 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.76, 172.12 and 92.08 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.76 : 172.12 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.76/172.12 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.76x = 172.12 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.76x = 15,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848.81/124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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