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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.15, 171.33 and 94.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.15, 171.33 and 94.79 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.15 : 171.33 = 94.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.15/171.33 = 94.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.15x = 171.33 × 94.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.15x = 16,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,240.37/124.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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