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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.10, 171.07 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.10, 171.07 and 94.60 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.10 : 171.07 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.10/171.07 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.10x = 171.07 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.10x = 16,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182.56/124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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