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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.58, 172.08 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.58, 172.08 and 96.89 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.58 : 172.08 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.58/172.08 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.58x = 172.08 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.58x = 16,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,672.83/124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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