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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.64, 172.25 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.64, 172.25 and 93.66 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.64 : 172.25 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.64/172.25 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.64x = 172.25 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.64x = 16,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132.94/124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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