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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.93, 172.49 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.93, 172.49 and 81.33 is: 112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.93 : 172.49 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.93/172.49 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.93x = 172.49 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.93x = 14,028.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,028.21/124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.29

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