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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.08, 171.32 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.08, 171.32 and 95.12 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.08 : 171.32 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.08/171.32 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.08x = 171.32 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.08x = 16,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295.96/124.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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