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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.36, 171.40 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.36, 171.40 and 98.44 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.36 : 171.40 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.36/171.40 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.36x = 171.40 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.36x = 16,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,872.62/124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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