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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.68, 172.07 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.68, 172.07 and 91.94 is: 126.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.68 : 172.07 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.68/172.07 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.68x = 172.07 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.68x = 15,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818.80/124.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.88

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