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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.48, 171.89 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.48, 171.89 and 95.32 is: 131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.48 : 171.89 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.48/171.89 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.48x = 171.89 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.48x = 16,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,384.55/124.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.62

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