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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 170.83 and 116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 170.83 and 116.89 is: 161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 170.83 = 116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/170.83 = 116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 170.83 × 116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 19,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967.60/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.00

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