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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.14, 171.45 and 122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.14, 171.45 and 122.43 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.14 : 171.45 = 122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.14/171.45 = 122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.14x = 171.45 × 122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.14x = 20,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,991.54/124.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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