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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.07, 171.14 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.07, 171.14 and 87.26 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.07 : 171.14 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.07/171.14 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.07x = 171.14 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.07x = 14,932.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932.38/124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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