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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.24, 171.71 and 96.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.24, 171.71 and 96.58 is: 133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.24 : 171.71 = 96.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.24/171.71 = 96.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.24x = 171.71 × 96.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.24x = 16,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.27/124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.48

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