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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.09, 171.24 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.09, 171.24 and 92.95 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.09 : 171.24 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.09/171.24 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.09x = 171.24 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.09x = 15,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,916.76/124.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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