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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.30, 171.57 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.30, 171.57 and 89.38 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.30 : 171.57 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.30/171.57 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.30x = 171.57 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.30x = 15,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,334.93/124.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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