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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.16, 171.36 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.16, 171.36 and 123.08 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.16 : 171.36 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.16/171.36 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.16x = 171.36 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.16x = 21,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090.99/124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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