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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 171.03 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 171.03 and 91.24 is: 125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 171.03 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/171.03 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 171.03 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 15,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604.78/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.79

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