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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.19, 171.70 and 123.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.19, 171.70 and 123.03 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.19 : 171.70 = 123.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.19/171.70 = 123.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.19x = 171.70 × 123.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.19x = 21,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,123.94/124.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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