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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 171.27 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 171.27 and 91.33 is: 126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 171.27 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/171.27 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 171.27 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 15,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,642.09/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.00

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