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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.18, 171.03 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.18, 171.03 and 116.62 is: 160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.18 : 171.03 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.18/171.03 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.18x = 171.03 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.18x = 19,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.52/124.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.62

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