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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.69, 171.84 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.69, 171.84 and 97 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.69 : 171.84 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.69/171.84 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.69x = 171.84 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.69x = 16,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,668.48/124.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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