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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.50, 171.63 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.50, 171.63 and 95.34 is: 131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.50 : 171.63 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.50/171.63 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.50x = 171.63 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.50x = 16,363.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,363.20/124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.43

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