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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.46, 171.82 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.46, 171.82 and 95.48 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.46 : 171.82 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.46/171.82 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.46x = 171.82 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.46x = 16,405.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405.37/124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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