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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 172.04 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 172.04 and 91.95 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 172.04 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/172.04 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 172.04 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 15,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818.62/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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