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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.63, 171.74 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.63, 171.74 and 91.82 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.63 : 171.74 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.63/171.74 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.63x = 171.74 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.63x = 15,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,769.31/124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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