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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 170.88 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 170.88 and 121.01 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 170.88 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/170.88 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 170.88 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 20,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,678.19/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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