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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.35, 171.50 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.35, 171.50 and 91.68 is: 126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.35 : 171.50 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.35/171.50 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.35x = 171.50 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.35x = 15,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722.66/124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.44

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