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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.85, 172.48 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.85, 172.48 and 98.80 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.85 : 172.48 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.85/172.48 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.85x = 172.48 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.85x = 17,039.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,039.67/124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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