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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.66, 171.88 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.66, 171.88 and 91.90 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.66 : 171.88 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.66/171.88 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.66x = 171.88 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.66x = 15,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,795.77/124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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