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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.85, 172.34 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.85, 172.34 and 93.81 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.85 : 172.34 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.85/172.34 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.85x = 172.34 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.85x = 16,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166.75/124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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