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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 171.02 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 171.02 and 87.17 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 171.02 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/171.02 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 171.02 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 14,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,907.38/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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