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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.73, 171.94 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.73, 171.94 and 93.52 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.73 : 171.94 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.73/171.94 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.73x = 171.94 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.73x = 16,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079.46/124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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