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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.12, 171.24 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.12, 171.24 and 116.44 is: 160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.12 : 171.24 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.12/171.24 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.12x = 171.24 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.12x = 19,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939.19/124.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.64

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