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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.43, 171.45 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.43, 171.45 and 96.77 is: 133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.43 : 171.45 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.43/171.45 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.43x = 171.45 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.43x = 16,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591.22/124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.34

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