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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.66, 171.56 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.66, 171.56 and 96.92 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.66 : 171.56 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.66/171.56 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.66x = 171.56 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.66x = 16,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,627.60/124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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