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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.34, 171.42 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.34, 171.42 and 98.42 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.34 : 171.42 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.34/171.42 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.34x = 171.42 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.34x = 16,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,871.16/124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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