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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.51, 171.89 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.51, 171.89 and 96.82 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.51 : 171.89 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.51/171.89 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.51x = 171.89 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.51x = 16,642.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,642.39/124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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