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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.98, 172.62 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.98, 172.62 and 108.60 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.98 : 172.62 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.98/172.62 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.98x = 172.62 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.98x = 18,746.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746.53/124.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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