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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.22, 171.46 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.22, 171.46 and 93.24 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.22 : 171.46 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.22/171.46 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.22x = 171.46 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.22x = 15,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,986.93/124.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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