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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.43, 171.51 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.43, 171.51 and 94.59 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.43 : 171.51 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.43/171.51 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.43x = 171.51 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.43x = 16,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222.89/124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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