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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.84, 172.16 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.84, 172.16 and 115.73 is: 159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.84 : 172.16 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.84/172.16 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.84x = 172.16 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.84x = 19,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,923.72/124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.59

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