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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.51, 171.57 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.51, 171.57 and 96.43 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.51 : 171.57 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.51/171.57 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.51x = 171.57 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.51x = 16,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,544.50/124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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