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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 172.14 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 172.14 and 88.02 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 172.14 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/172.14 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 172.14 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 15,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151.76/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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