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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 171.46 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 171.46 and 87.44 is: 120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 171.46 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/171.46 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 171.46 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 14,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992.46/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.72

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