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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.68 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.68 and 89.44 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.68 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.68 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.68 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 15,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355.06/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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