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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 171.18 and 89.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 171.18 and 89.19 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 171.18 = 89.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/171.18 = 89.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 171.18 × 89.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 15,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267.24/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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