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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.10, 171.32 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.10, 171.32 and 95.88 is: 132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.10 : 171.32 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.10/171.32 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.10x = 171.32 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.10x = 16,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426.16/124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.36

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