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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 171.28 and 93.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 171.28 and 93.18 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 171.28 = 93.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/171.28 = 93.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 171.28 × 93.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 15,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,959.68/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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