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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.11, 171.32 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.11, 171.32 and 87.33 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.11 : 171.32 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.11/171.32 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.11x = 171.32 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.11x = 14,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960.94/124.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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