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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.15, 171.40 and 94.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.15, 171.40 and 94.67 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.15 : 171.40 = 94.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.15/171.40 = 94.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.15x = 171.40 × 94.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.15x = 16,226.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226.44/124.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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