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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 171.32 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 171.32 and 93.15 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 171.32 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/171.32 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 171.32 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 15,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957.99/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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