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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.34, 171.72 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.34, 171.72 and 91.13 is: 125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.34 : 171.72 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.34/171.72 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.34x = 171.72 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.34x = 15,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,647.99/124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.85

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