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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 171.19 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 171.19 and 92.58 is: 127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 171.19 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/171.19 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 171.19 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 15,848.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,848.77/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.69

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