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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.17, 171.34 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.17, 171.34 and 79.92 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.17 : 171.34 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.17/171.34 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.17x = 171.34 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.17x = 13,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,693.49/124.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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