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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.24, 171.24 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.24, 171.24 and 95.08 is: 131.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.24 : 171.24 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.24/171.24 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.24x = 171.24 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.24x = 16,281.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281.50/124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.05

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