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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.92, 172.36 and 69.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.92, 172.36 and 69.64 is: 96.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.92 : 172.36 = 69.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.92/172.36 = 69.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.92x = 172.36 × 69.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.92x = 12,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003.15/124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.09

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