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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 170.79 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 170.79 and 120.36 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 170.79 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/170.79 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 170.79 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 20,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,556.28/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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