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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.28, 171.45 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.28, 171.45 and 91.52 is: 126.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.28 : 171.45 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.28/171.45 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.28x = 171.45 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.28x = 15,691.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691.10/124.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.26

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