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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.73, 171.88 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.73, 171.88 and 93.54 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.73 : 171.88 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.73/171.88 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.73x = 171.88 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.73x = 16,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,077.66/124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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