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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.18, 171.31 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.18, 171.31 and 91.44 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.18 : 171.31 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.18/171.31 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.18x = 171.31 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.18x = 15,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664.59/124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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