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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 171.96 and 69.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 171.96 and 69.36 is: 95.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 171.96 = 69.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/171.96 = 69.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 171.96 × 69.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 11,927.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927.15/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.71

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