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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 171.27 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 171.27 and 91.25 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 171.27 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/171.27 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 171.27 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 15,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627.30/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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