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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.91, 172.41 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.91, 172.41 and 72.48 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.91 : 172.41 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.91/172.41 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.91x = 172.41 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.91x = 12,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,495.05/124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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