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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.65, 172.09 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.65, 172.09 and 93.56 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.65 : 172.09 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.65/172.09 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.65x = 172.09 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.65x = 16,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099.88/124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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