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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.03, 170.94 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.03, 170.94 and 120.52 is: 166.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.03 : 170.94 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.03/170.94 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.03x = 170.94 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.03x = 20,601.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601.69/124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.10

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