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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.61, 171.86 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.61, 171.86 and 96.98 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.61 : 171.86 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.61/171.86 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.61x = 171.86 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.61x = 16,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665.64/124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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