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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.01, 170.73 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.01, 170.73 and 96.24 is: 132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.01 : 170.73 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.01/170.73 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.01x = 170.73 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.01x = 16,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,431.06/124.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.50

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