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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 172.17 and 114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 172.17 and 114.50 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 172.17 = 114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/172.17 = 114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 172.17 × 114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 19,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,712.60/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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