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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.68 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.68 and 91.68 is: 126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.68 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.68 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.68 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 15,739.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739.62/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.44

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