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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.02, 170.93 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.02, 170.93 and 118.25 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.02 : 170.93 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.02/170.93 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.02x = 170.93 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.02x = 20,212.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212.47/124.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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