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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.98, 172.29 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.98, 172.29 and 112.02 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.98 : 172.29 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.98/172.29 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.98x = 172.29 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.98x = 19,299.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,299.93/124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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