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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.20, 168.15 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.20, 168.15 and 124.20 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.20 : 168.15 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.20/168.15 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.20x = 168.15 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.20x = 20,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884.23/124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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