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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.86, 172.17 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.86, 172.17 and 98.58 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.86 : 172.17 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.86/172.17 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.86x = 172.17 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.86x = 16,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,972.52/124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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