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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.09, 171.12 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.09, 171.12 and 91.27 is: 125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.09 : 171.12 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.09/171.12 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.09x = 171.12 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.09x = 15,618.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618.12/124.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.86

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