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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.47, 171.81 and 96.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.47, 171.81 and 96.75 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.47 : 171.81 = 96.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.47/171.81 = 96.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.47x = 171.81 × 96.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.47x = 16,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.62/124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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