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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.39, 171.65 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.39, 171.65 and 69.12 is: 95.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.39 : 171.65 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.39/171.65 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.39x = 171.65 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.39x = 11,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,864.45/124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.38

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