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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.83, 171.90 and 97.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.83, 171.90 and 97.11 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.83 : 171.90 = 97.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.83/171.90 = 97.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.83x = 171.90 × 97.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.83x = 16,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,693.21/124.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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