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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 171.23 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 171.23 and 93.03 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 171.23 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/171.23 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 171.23 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 15,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929.06/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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