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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.20, 171.18 and 93.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.20, 171.18 and 93.06 is: 128.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.20 : 171.18 = 93.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.20/171.18 = 93.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.20x = 171.18 × 93.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.20x = 15,930.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930.01/124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.26

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