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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.16, 171.44 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.16, 171.44 and 93.11 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.16 : 171.44 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.16/171.44 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.16x = 171.44 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.16x = 15,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961.46/124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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