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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 171.30 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 171.30 and 89.22 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 171.30 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/171.30 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 171.30 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 15,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283.39/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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