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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.45, 171.80 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.45, 171.80 and 96.22 is: 132.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.45 : 171.80 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.45/171.80 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.45x = 171.80 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.45x = 16,530.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,530.60/124.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.83

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