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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.93, 172.41 and 69.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.93, 172.41 and 69.67 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.93 : 172.41 = 69.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.93/172.41 = 69.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.93x = 172.41 × 69.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.93x = 12,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011.80/124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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