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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.94, 172.26 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.94, 172.26 and 108.30 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.94 : 172.26 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.94/172.26 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.94x = 172.26 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.94x = 18,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655.76/124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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