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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.57, 171.91 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.57, 171.91 and 81.97 is: 113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.57 : 171.91 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.57/171.91 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.57x = 171.91 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.57x = 14,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,090.19/124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.12

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