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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.05, 171.21 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.05, 171.21 and 123.75 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.05 : 171.21 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.05/171.21 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.05x = 171.21 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.05x = 21,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187.24/124.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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