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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 171.33 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 171.33 and 71.68 is: 98.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 171.33 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/171.33 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 171.33 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 12,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,280.93/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.93

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