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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 171.09 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 171.09 and 95.10 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 171.09 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/171.09 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 171.09 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 16,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270.66/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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