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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.47, 171.78 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.47, 171.78 and 91.28 is: 125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.47 : 171.78 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.47/171.78 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.47x = 171.78 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.47x = 15,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680.08/124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.97

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