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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.59, 171.81 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.59, 171.81 and 93.42 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.59 : 171.81 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.59/171.81 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.59x = 171.81 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.59x = 16,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,050.49/124.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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