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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 170.16 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 170.16 and 120.96 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 170.16 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/170.16 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 170.16 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 20,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,582.55/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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