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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.15, 171.03 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.15, 171.03 and 91.33 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.15 : 171.03 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.15/171.03 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.15x = 171.03 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.15x = 15,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620.17/124.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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