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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.10, 171.43 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.10, 171.43 and 95.35 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.10 : 171.43 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.10/171.43 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.10x = 171.43 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.10x = 16,345.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345.37/124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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