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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.20, 171 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.20, 171 and 117.27 is: 161.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.20 : 171 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.20/171 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.20x = 171 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.20x = 20,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053.17/124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.46

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