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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.09, 171.47 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.09, 171.47 and 89.06 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.09 : 171.47 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.09/171.47 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.09x = 171.47 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.09x = 15,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,271.12/124.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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