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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.18, 171.42 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.18, 171.42 and 95.08 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.18 : 171.42 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.18/171.42 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.18x = 171.42 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.18x = 16,298.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,298.61/124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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