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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.04, 171.06 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.04, 171.06 and 89.48 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.04 : 171.06 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.04/171.06 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.04x = 171.06 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.04x = 15,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306.45/124.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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