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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.21, 171.31 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.21, 171.31 and 93.20 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.21 : 171.31 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.21/171.31 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.21x = 171.31 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.21x = 15,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965.63/124.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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